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Dr. Helene Saffer M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
1415 Ross Ave El Centro CA, 92243About
Dr. Helene Saffer is a pathologist practicing in La Mesa, CA. Dr. Saffer is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Saffer can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Saffer may perform a tissue biopsy to determine if a patient has cancer, practice genetic testing, and complete a number of laboratory examinations. Pathologists can also perform autopsies which can determine a persons cause of death and gain information about genetic progression of a disease.
Education and Training
Univ Of The Witwatersrand- Med Sch- Johannesburg- So Africa 1986
University of California 1992
University of the Witwatersrand Faculty of Health Sciences 1986
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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Dr. Helene Saffer M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 5555 Grossmont Center Dr
5555 Grossmont Center Dr -La Mesa, CA 91942Get Direction
Practice At 1415 Ross Ave
1415 Ross Ave -El Centro, CA 92243Get Direction
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